Tuesday, April 25, 2017

This is where we share ideas on how to stretch your dies.Since Mother's Day is right around the corner, I got a jump start on making my MIL her card. She loves to color purple and here is the card I made for her....

I used lots of MCT dies for this card, and created an ombre effect using the More Stitched Edges Dies. I started by die cutting each of the purple cardstock colors with the Stitched Rectangular Frame Die~(size medium) Then using the wave die, I cut the each of the colors to the size I wanted, making sure each piece fit into the piece next to it....like a puzzle. I was able to have the stitching on both the tops and bottoms of each panel as well as the wave stitching thought each section. The sections were then taped on the backside and a piece of foam was added to pop the whole panel up onto the white cardstock mat.Before popping it up and adding the foam to the backside, I used the newly released set~ Thank You Mom and die cute the flower right into the panel. Since it was now the negative section, I could add the green cardstock to the backside for the stem and I popped up the purple flower onto the front. Some fun dimension as well as a pop of color.To complete my card, I die cut the largest of the Small Treat Labels in white cardstock and stamped my sentiment using again the new release set~ Thank You MomWhat do you think of my card? I hope I gave you another idea on how to use those awesome MCT dies!!!

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I used lots of MCT stamps and dies for this graduation card. It is always fun to grab older sets to mix in with the new releases!!To make my card I started with a kraft cardstock base, added a layer of white cardstock and then die cut the designer paper using the largest of the Stitched Rectangular Frame dies.Next I die cut 2 of the Stitched Squares Inside and Out, layered them and stamped the sentiment from the new release set~ Grad Night.Next I die cut the 2017 using the numbers from the Stitched 4x6 Journal Die, adhered those to the squares and then die cut the grad cap from the new Grad Night SetTo finish my card, I added a few banners from the Ribbon End Banners set and some random enamel dots.

Now for the entire release.....

"FREEBIE DIE"

Starting THIS Friday, April 21st, 2017 @ 8am PST ~ Our "Freebie" for this release is this PRETTY “Watering Can” die. It will be given to the FIRST 75 shoppers! If you are one of the 1st 75 shoppers it will be automatically added to your package at the time of packaging/shipping. Once 75 shoppers come through, this die set will be available for purchase. So, if it’s for sale in the store, you are not one of the 75. No exceptions will be made. This freebie set is not a part of the “bundle” and will be sold separately!

***BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY***

For our blog hop giveaway, Emma is giving away a $50 gift card to the "My Creative Time" store to ONE LUCKY winner! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the MORE chances you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner!

***SALE ALERT***

ALSO, DON'T FORGET our sale starts RIGHT NOW here:http://shop.my-creative-time.com/Ne...! Use the code: APR2017 to receive a discount off your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Fri, April 28th, 2017 @midnight PST.

Well your time with me is up... your next stop along the hop is the super sweet and very talented

Miss Emma has done it! Made an awesome bookmark die that comes with so many fun sentiments and dies!One of the sentiments that comes with this set is the quote from Dr. Seuss that I just LOVE.I used that sentiment and made a Dr. Seuss inspired bookmark.I found some red/white striped designer paper and die cut that out with the bookmark die. Then using the die again, I cut a piece of black and blue cardstock that I trimmed down to make the layers.Using my MISTI, I stamped the sentiment onto the center piece of cardstock and layered everything to make my bookmark. Adding an eyelet will make the bookmark last longer and several pieces of Trendy Twine were added for the top.Finally, I die cut and stamped some of the new hearts from the So Many Books set and added them onto the bookmark.***Sneak Peek giveaway!***We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday & the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday on my blog! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the more chances you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE & let's start spreading the word!;)

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I will be back tomorrow with the BIG Reveal & Blog HopHave a GREAT day!

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

I am sure you are all LOVING the sneaks so far and cant wait to see what else the DT has to share so....

Today we are showcasing the new set~

GRAD NIGHT

and here is the card I made using this set....

How adorable is this little worm?? Love him with his new grad hat...LOL!!To make my card I used the new set~ Grad Night~ the cutie worm, grad hat and sentiment along with the set~ Thanks for the Lift for the banner for the sentiment. I also used my favorite die~Stitched Rectangular Frame Die for the card mat.The designer paper for my card comes from the Doodlebug Designs paper pad~ Flea Market and once I die cut the worm, I added some chalk for his cheeks, color for his mouth and some white gel pen for his eyes. He was popped up onto the front of my card mat with some foam squares and a piece of hemp twine was added for some extra embellishment.

***Sneak Peek giveaway!***We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday & the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday on my blog! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the more chances you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE & let's start spreading the word!;)I hope you like my card!Thanks so much for stopping by today!Make sure to head on over to theMy Creative Timeblog for more inspiration!!!!

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Here is the card I made.......

To make my card I used several MCT stamps and dies. I just love using older sets that we sometimes tend to forget about.I started with my usual A2 card base, white card stock mat and a Stitched Rectangular Frame Die designer paper mat. Next I used the super fun Stitched Restroom Peeps Dies and cut the lady out using more matching designer paper. Since it is Blah Blah Blah day, I grabbed the Fun Speech Bubbles Die and die cut those out of pretty striped designer paper (all the designer paper is from the Bowties paper pad from Basic Gray)Each of the lettering was then stamped onto a speech bubble using the set Alpha Packand then popped up onto the card front using foam squares.The card was then put together adding the Fun Stitched Edge in the matching striped designer paper to the bottom of my card. A super fun card to design, put together and give out...don't you think??

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